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TEGNA's WBIR-TV in Knoxville is seeking a creative, multi-skilled journalist to produce memorable, well-written stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can shoot, write, edit and report breaking and enterprise stories, engage audiences on social media, and build sources across the community.

Skills

  • Strong writing and storytelling for broadcast and digital
  • On-camera live reporting and tease writing
  • Photography and video shooting skills
  • Video editing and production skills
  • Social media and digital content creation
  • Good news judgment and ethical decision-making
  • Ability to work calmly under tight, changing deadlines
  • Driver's license and ability to operate news vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Perform authoritative live shots during developing or breaking news
  • Develop and pitch story ideas and enterprise reporting
  • Cultivate and maintain local sources to inform coverage
  • Shoot, write, produce and edit on-air and online content under deadlines
  • Use creative production techniques (graphics, viewer content, webcam interviews) to enhance stories
  • Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
  • Attend editorial meetings and contribute story ideas daily
  • Research facts and verify credibility for accurate reporting
  • Operate news-gathering vehicle and travel to story locations as needed

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred
  • 1-3 years reporting experience preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 4% contribution) and immediate vesting
  • Teladoc virtual doctor visits and Spring Health therapy sessions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
  • Some roles may have union-administered benefits
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Tegna Inc. is an American publicly traded broadcast, digital media and marketing services company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. It was created on June 29, 2015, when the Gannett Company split into two publicly traded companies.

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